About the position
We are seeking a full-time, remote Software Engineer (PHP) to join our growing development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate developer who enjoys working across the stack, values clean and maintainable code, and is eager to contribute to impactful web applications. While prior experience with Moodle is a plus, it is not a requirement. In this role, you will build and enhance modern web applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in all phases of the development lifecycle. If you thrive in a supportive environment with a startup feel and are excited about learning and growth, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using PHP and JavaScript.
- Implement new features, enhancements, and integrations for internal and client-facing systems.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
- Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and project management teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Design and consume RESTful APIs; support third-party system integrations.
- Participate in architectural decisions, code reviews, and testing activities.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues across multiple environments and devices.
- Continuously improve performance, scalability, and maintainability of applications.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and suggest their potential use.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with PHP 7+ and object-oriented programming (OOP).
- Experience working with PSR-compliant PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony).
- Proficiency in JavaScript, including familiarity with at least one modern front-end framework (e.g., React.js, Vue.js, Angular).
- Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript ES6+ (including preprocessors such as SASS or Less).
- Experience with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL); knowledge of NoSQL databases like Redis or MongoDB is a plus.
- Comfortable using Git and working in an Agile development environment.
- Experience integrating and consuming RESTful APIs.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Moodle or other Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Familiarity with GraphQL.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new tools, libraries, and technologies.
Benefits
- 100% remote work with flexible scheduling.
- Collaborative, mission-driven team culture.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Meaningful work building tools that make a difference.
